Who's greater - Roy Jones Jr. or Roberto Duran ?

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  1. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    By whatever definition of greatness, and whichever criteria you prefer.
     
    Unforgiven, Jul 21, 2010
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  2. itrymariti

    itrymariti Cañas! Full Member

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    Are you serious?
     
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  3. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    Duran. And I don't think it's close.
     
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  4. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Jones is hardly a joke, but Duran is greater imo.
     
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  5. junior-soprano

    junior-soprano Active Member Full Member

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    duran. far far greater. duran is top 10 p4p (at least on my list) roy jones doesn't even make the top 20.
     
    junior-soprano, Jul 21, 2010
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  6. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll not even mention steroids:smoke
     
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  7. TommyV

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    Hungry Like The Wolf was admittedly slightly better than Y'all Must Have Forgot.

    I'll get me coat.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Duran by far!!!
     
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  9. Unforgiven

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    Yes.
     
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  10. manbearpig

    manbearpig A Scottish Noob Full Member

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    Compare their achievements - it's quite close. Roy Jones had better consistency, but Duran had the better single win. I see no reason for the scoffing attitudes from some, it's a close call in my opinion.
     
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    duranimal, Jul 21, 2010
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  12. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Duran...Duran.
     
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  13. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  14. WhataRock

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    Ill take the False God for this one.
     
    WhataRock, Jul 21, 2010
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  15. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    :lol::lol: That thread, like it or not, it's a classic.
     
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